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Beyond De Minimis: Managing the Shift Without Losing Speed
For the last few years, the de minimis exemption has been a crucial shortcut for importers and customs brokers handling high-volume, low-value shipments. It allowed many goods valued under $800 to bypass the more complex formal entry process, saving time and money for...
Fostering Field of Vision: How to Increase Supply Chain Visibility
Until recently, supply chain challenges rarely, if ever, made the news. Now, reports of ongoing issues and potential delays have become common as the market comes to terms with a new normal defined by frequent disruption. While supply chain delays are a fact of life...
Navigating New Tariffs: Compliance Best Practices for Brokers and Importers
For customs brokers and importers in 2025, tariffs are a moving target: a constant source of complexity, cost, and compliance risk. With new changes taking effect and more likely on the horizon, staying informed is no longer enough. Staying agile is essential.See how...
Debunking the Top 5 Myths and Misconceptions About Mobile WMS
Warehouse teams are feeling the pressure to move faster than ever, and with fewer resources and tighter margins. But, many are stuck using outdated mobile tech, or avoiding upgrades altogether due to past frustrations. Many older mobile warehouse management software...
Global Trade Uncertainty: 8 Questions to Ask Your Logistics Software Provider
Trade policies are in flux, tariffs are shifting, and regulatory changes are happening with little to no notice. We’ve seen tariffs be announced, postponed, and adjusted at breakneck speed. At the same time, de minimis exemptions are under scrutiny, and pressure is...
How Technology Can Help LSPs Attract, Engage, and Retain Talent
The logistics industry is facing one of its most significant challenges yet: a persistent labor shortage that shows no signs of easing. From warehouse associates to logistics analysts, finding and retaining qualified talent has become a critical pain point for...
FTZ Benefits: Top 4 Benefits of Obtaining Foreign Trade Zone Status
Obtaining FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) status offers several benefits, helping global shippers maximize their savings and shrink down their operational costs.
Why Transparency Is the New Standard in Logistics
What if your logistics partner could provide the same transparency as tracking your Uber or knowing exactly when your Amazon package will arrive? Imagine the possibilities if every step of your supply chain was visible in real-time, enabling you to collaborate...
What Shippers Want: The Technology Expectations Forwarders Can’t Ignore
What do Amazon, Netflix, and Uber have in common? They’ve trained us to expect instant updates, seamless experiences, and personalized solutions in our daily lives. This same mindset is now transforming the logistics industry. Shippers demand real-time visibility,...
How to Align Technology, Business Needs, and People in Logistics
Editor's note: This article was contributed by Magaya partner Natalia Gerasina, founder and CEO of Gerasina, Ltd. Balancing the demands of digital transformation, workplace well-being, and sustainable growth is no small feat. Business leaders often find themselves...